Sitcom star Punky Brewster seems to be unrecognisable 38 years after discovering fame because the sassy orphan

THE Punky Brewster sitcom – and protagonist of the identical identify – captivated telly followers within the Eighties.

American actress Soleil Moon Frye took on the position of sassy orphan Punky, who was raised by her foster father or mother Henry Warnimont.

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The NBC sequence, which started in 1984, documented the pair’s blossoming friendship which noticed her official adoption within the second season.

Punky, actual identify Penelope, was accompanied by trusty canine Brandon in her hilarious adventures in Chicago, which spanned 4 seasons and wrapped in 1988.

She was recognized for her cheeky smile, big fringe and pig-tail coiffure.

But California-born actress Soleil, who performed the character till she was 12 and is now 45, seems to be utterly completely different to the position that made her well-known.

Followers bought their first glimpse of this when the star returned as Punky for the re-boot final yr.

Alongside a snap of the solid, she gushed: “One of the simplest ways I can put this expertise is that it has felt like lightning in a bottle, a comet of pleasure, coronary heart and love that I’ll maintain closest to my coronary heart eternally and at all times.

“You helped me discover my internal power and Punky Energy as soon as once more. This has at all times been greater than a present, it has been the collective of spirits coming collectively to assist make the world a greater place and create change by sharing our tales.

“Please hold sharing your tales, consider in your tales and comply with your ardour. We’re every manifestors. Hold manifesting your goals and following this unimaginable rainbow. I actually have religion that believing is seeing. I really feel in my coronary heart our paths will proceed to return collectively once more.

“I really like you so very a lot my prolonged household, my eternally Punky Household. I’m wrapping my arms and coronary heart round you yesterday, in the present day and at all times. Xx”

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After the preliminary four-part sequence of Punky Brewster wrapped, Soleil went on to star in Sabrina The Teenage Witch as Sabrina’s room mate, Roxie King.

Soleil married Jason Goldberg in 1998, with the pair divorcing in 2020.

They share 4 kids and the proud mum usually shares their antics on her Instagram web page.

Soleil has switched her thick fringe for a modern, mid size coiffure.

She leaves her brunette locks in an extended, modern type and sometimes posts make-up free selfies on her Instagram web page.

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Alongside a current snap, the writer posted the inspirational message: “Sending a lot love & good power to all going into the weekend.

“Reflecting on nowadays of summers previous, consuming up the current and excited for the longer term. Love & blessings to all.”

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